Melrose, MA Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 28,367 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +4.5%

Population (male): 13,817

Population (female): 14,550

Median Age: 40.6 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,303.

Poverty (breakdown): (3.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 9.2% for Black residents, 1.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

Land Area: 4.69 square miles.

Zip Codes: 02176

Races:
      White alone - 24,161 - 89.5%
      Asian alone - 1,020 - 3.8%
      Hispanic - 663 - 2.5%
      Black alone - 625 - 2.3%
      Two or more races - 402 - 1.5%
      Other race alone - 100 - 0.4%
      American Indian alone - 11 - 0.04%

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.8 square miles (12 km2), of which 4.7 square miles (12 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2), or 1.26%, is water. The city's largest body of water is Ell Pond, situated near the center of the city, while other major bodies are Swains Pond and Towners Pond, located on the east side near Mount Hood Golf Club.

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Accredited Drug Testing has been recognized as one of the "Top 10 drug testing companies" for excellent customer service and we have received TPA Accreditation from the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association. We are active in all drug testing industry associations and our staff are trained and certified as drug and alcohol testing specialists.

Important Links

National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (https://ndasa.com/)

National Drug Free Workplace Alliance (https://www.ndwa.org/)

Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (https://www.sapaa.com/)

Substance Abuse Mental Health Safety Administration (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

US Drug Enforcement Administration (https://www.dea.gov/)

Office of Drug alcohol Policy Control (https://www.transportation.gov/odapc)

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ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY 1.9 miles

ON-SITE FOR POH ONLY
STONEHAM, MA 2180
Categories: STONEHAM MA

52 BOW ST 2.1 miles

52 BOW ST
STONEHAM, MA 2180
Categories: STONEHAM MA

219 CENTRE ST 2.3 miles

219 CENTRE ST
MALDEN, MA 2148
Categories: MALDEN MA

20 S BORDER RD 2.8 miles

20 S BORDER RD
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

On-site only 3.0 miles

On-site only
Wakefield, MA 1880
Categories: Wakefield MA

371 BROADWAY 3.4 miles

371 BROADWAY
SAUGUS, MA 1906
Categories: SAUGUS MA

16 Main Street 3.4 miles

16 Main Street
Stoneham, MA 2180
Categories: Stoneham MA

92 HIGH ST 3.6 miles

92 HIGH ST
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

37 MANNING ST 3.8 miles

37 MANNING ST
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

101 STATION LNDG 3.8 miles

101 STATION LNDG
MEDFORD, MA 2155
Categories: MEDFORD MA

800 W CUMMINGS PARK STE 5225 4.0 miles

800 W CUMMINGS PARK STE 5225
WOBURN, MA 1801
Categories: WOBURN MA

600 W Cummings Park Ste 3400 4.0 miles

600 W Cummings Park Ste 3400
Woburn, MA 1801
Categories: Woburn MA

17 MAIN ST APT 2A 4.6 miles

17 MAIN ST APT 2A
WAKEFIELD, MA 1880
Categories: WAKEFIELD MA

5 MIDDLESEX AVE 4.7 miles

5 MIDDLESEX AVE
SOMERVILLE, MA 2145
Categories: SOMERVILLE MA

POH on-site only 5.0 miles

POH on-site only
WOBURN, MA 1801
Categories: WOBURN MA

Onsite Only 5.0 miles

Onsite Only
Woburn Ma, MA 1801
Categories: Woburn Ma MA

271 WESTERN AVE STE102 5.3 miles

271 WESTERN AVE STE102
LYNN, MA 1904
Categories: LYNN MA

10 CAMBRIA ST 5.3 miles

10 CAMBRIA ST
SOMERVILLE, MA 2143
Categories: SOMERVILLE MA

16 WESTWOOD RD 5.3 miles

16 WESTWOOD RD
SOMERVILLE, MA 2143
Categories: SOMERVILLE MA

12 EVERETT ST 6.0 miles

12 EVERETT ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2138
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

1 HARBORSIDE DR 6.1 miles

1 HARBORSIDE DR
EAST BOSTON, MA 2128
Categories: EAST BOSTON MA

1400 CAMBRIDGE ST 6.1 miles

1400 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2139
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

1493 CAMBRIDGE ST 6.1 miles

1493 CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2139
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

156 SAINT ANDREW RD 6.2 miles

156 SAINT ANDREW RD
EAST BOSTON, MA 2128
Categories: EAST BOSTON MA

601 Concord Ave 6.2 miles

601 Concord Ave
Cambridge, MA 2138
Categories: Cambridge MA

725 CONCORD AVE STE 5100 6.5 miles

725 CONCORD AVE STE 5100
CAMBRIDGE, MA 2138
Categories: CAMBRIDGE MA

98 N WASHINGTON ST STE 107 6.6 miles

98 N WASHINGTON ST STE 107
BOSTON, MA 2114
Categories: BOSTON MA

Onsite Only #1 6.9 miles

Onsite Only #1
Cambridge, MA 2139
Categories: Cambridge MA

52 CREST AVE STE 7A 6.9 miles

52 CREST AVE STE 7A
WINTHROP, MA 2152
Categories: WINTHROP MA

101 ARCH ST STE 20 7.2 miles

101 ARCH ST STE 20
BOSTON, MA 2110
Categories: BOSTON MA

1 ORTHOPEDICS DR LOWR LEVEL 7.2 miles

1 ORTHOPEDICS DR LOWR LEVEL
PEABODY, MA 1960
Categories: PEABODY MA

114 WESTERN AVE 7.2 miles

114 WESTERN AVE
ALLSTON, MA 2134
Categories: ALLSTON MA

124 WESTERN AVE 7.2 miles

124 WESTERN AVE
ALLSTON, MA 2134
Categories: ALLSTON MA

41 CARLETON RD 7.4 miles

41 CARLETON RD
BELMONT, MA 2478
Categories: BELMONT MA

9 Faun Bar Avenue Ste 2 7.5 miles

9 Faun Bar Avenue Ste 2
WINTHROP, MA 2152
Categories: WINTHROP MA

90 MIDDLESEX TPKE 7.7 miles

90 MIDDLESEX TPKE
BURLINGTON, MA 1803
Categories: BURLINGTON MA

1101 Beacon St, 1st floor 8.2 miles

1101 Beacon St, 1st floor
Brookline, MA 2446
Categories: Brookline MA

376 Arsenal Street 8.2 miles

376 Arsenal Street
Watertown, MA 2472
Categories: Watertown MA

1180 Beacon St Ste 1D, 8.3 miles

1180 Beacon St Ste 1D,
Brookline, MA 2446
Categories: Brookline MA

66B CONCORD ST 8.3 miles

66B CONCORD ST
WILMINGTON, MA 1887
Categories: WILMINGTON MA

358 HARVARD ST 8.4 miles

358 HARVARD ST
BROOKLINE, MA 2446
Categories: BROOKLINE MA

1285 Beacon St 8.4 miles

1285 Beacon St
Brookline, MA 2446
Categories: Brookline MA

850 HARRISON AVE STE 1N67 8.5 miles

850 HARRISON AVE STE 1N67
BOSTON, MA 2118
Categories: BOSTON MA

319 Longwood Ave, 8.6 miles

319 Longwood Ave,
Boston, MA 2115
Categories: Boston MA

229 Andover Street 8.6 miles

229 Andover Street
Peabody, MA 1960
Categories: Peabody MA

35 BEDFORD ST 8.6 miles

35 BEDFORD ST
LEXINGTON, MA 2420
Categories: LEXINGTON MA

58 BEDFORD ST 8.6 miles

58 BEDFORD ST
LEXINGTON, MA 2420
Categories: LEXINGTON MA

736 CAMBRIDGE ST DEPARTMENT OF OCC HLTH AND TRAVEL 8.7 miles

736 CAMBRIDGE ST DEPARTMENT OF OCC HLTH AND TRAVEL
BRIGHTON, MA 2135
Categories: BRIGHTON MA

140 Commonwealth Ave, 9.0 miles

140 Commonwealth Ave,
Danvers, MA 1923
Categories: Danvers MA

500 CUMMINGS CTR Ste 4350 9.0 miles

500 CUMMINGS CTR Ste 4350
BEVERLY, MA 1915
Categories: BEVERLY MA

125 PARKER HILL AVE 9.1 miles

125 PARKER HILL AVE
BOSTON, MA 2120
Categories: BOSTON MA

48 HAMILTON AVE 9.5 miles

48 HAMILTON AVE
BILLERICA, MA 1821
Categories: BILLERICA MA

194 NORTH ST 11.1 miles

194 NORTH ST
DANVERS, MA 1923
Categories: DANVERS MA

1030 MAIN ST 11.1 miles

1030 MAIN ST
WALTHAM, MA 2451
Categories: WALTHAM MA

1 MARINA PARK DR. 11.1 miles

1 MARINA PARK DR.
WEST NEWTON, MA 2465
Categories: WEST NEWTON MA

9 HOPE AVE 11.1 miles

9 HOPE AVE
WALTHAM, MA 2453
Categories: WALTHAM MA

70 HOPE AVE APT 409 11.2 miles

70 HOPE AVE APT 409
WALTHAM, MA 2453
Categories: WALTHAM MA

1400 CENTRE ST, STE 208 11.3 miles

1400 CENTRE ST, STE 208
NEWTON CENTER, MA 2459
Categories: NEWTON CENTER MA

510 BOSTON RD 11.7 miles

510 BOSTON RD
BILLERICA, MA 1821
Categories: BILLERICA MA

51 Sawyer Rd Ste 200 11.9 miles

51 Sawyer Rd Ste 200
Waltham, MA 2453
Categories: Waltham MA

2100 DORCHESTER AVE 12.4 miles

2100 DORCHESTER AVE
DORCHESTER, MA 2124
Categories: DORCHESTER MA

1996 CENTRE ST 13.0 miles

1996 CENTRE ST
WEST ROXBURY, MA 2132
Categories: WEST ROXBURY MA

P.O. Box 546 14.0 miles

P.O. Box 546
Andover, MA 1810
Categories: Andover MA

221 Boston Rd, Suite 1, 14.0 miles

221 Boston Rd, Suite 1,
Billerica, MA 1862
Categories: Billerica MA

199 REEDSDALE RD 14.2 miles

199 REEDSDALE RD
MILTON, MA 2186
Categories: MILTON MA

922 HIGHLAND AVE 14.3 miles

922 HIGHLAND AVE
NEEDHAM, MA 2494
Categories: NEEDHAM MA

92 HIGHLAND ST 14.4 miles

92 HIGHLAND ST
MILTON, MA 2186
Categories: MILTON MA

345 MAIN ST 15.0 miles

345 MAIN ST
TEWKSBURY, MA 1876
Categories: TEWKSBURY MA

165 GRANITE ST 15.1 miles

165 GRANITE ST
QUINCY, MA 2169
Categories: QUINCY MA

286 NEHOIDEN ST 15.1 miles

286 NEHOIDEN ST
NEEDHAM, MA 2492
Categories: NEEDHAM MA

21 SCHOOL ST 15.1 miles

21 SCHOOL ST
QUINCY, MA 2169
Categories: QUINCY MA

148 CHESTNUT ST 15.2 miles

148 CHESTNUT ST
NEEDHAM, MA 2492
Categories: NEEDHAM MA

200 PROVIDENCE HWY STE 202-203 15.4 miles

200 PROVIDENCE HWY STE 202-203
DEDHAM, MA 2026
Categories: DEDHAM MA

370 PROVIDENCE HWY 15.4 miles

370 PROVIDENCE HWY
DEDHAM, MA 2026
Categories: DEDHAM MA

138 Haverhill St, 15.4 miles

138 Haverhill St,
Andover, MA 1810
Categories: Andover MA

500 Congress St Ste 1e, 15.7 miles

500 Congress St Ste 1e,
Quincy, MA 2169
Categories: Quincy MA

2 Adams Place Suite 305 15.9 miles

2 Adams Place Suite 305
Quincy, MA 2169
Categories: Quincy MA

700 Rogers Street, 16.1 miles

700 Rogers Street,
Lowell, MA 1854
Categories: Lowell MA

10 FORBES RD STE 260E 16.6 miles

10 FORBES RD STE 260E
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

340 Wood Rd, Suite 302, 16.8 miles

340 Wood Rd, Suite 302,
Braintree, MA 2184
Categories: Braintree MA

485 GRANITE ST 17.1 miles

485 GRANITE ST
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

39 Village Square, 17.4 miles

39 Village Square,
Chelmsford, MA 1824
Categories: Chelmsford MA

200 SUTTON ST STE 135 17.5 miles

200 SUTTON ST STE 135
NORTH ANDOVER, MA 1845
Categories: NORTH ANDOVER MA

1 HOSPITAL DR 17.6 miles

1 HOSPITAL DR
LOWELL, MA 1852
Categories: LOWELL MA

759 GRANITE ST 17.6 miles

759 GRANITE ST
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

1 GENERAL ST 17.8 miles

1 GENERAL ST
LAWRENCE, MA 1841
Categories: LAWRENCE MA

100 BAY STATE DR 18.0 miles

100 BAY STATE DR
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

250 POND ST 18.1 miles

250 POND ST
BRAINTREE, MA 2184
Categories: BRAINTREE MA

190 N MAIN ST 18.6 miles

190 N MAIN ST
NATICK, MA 1760
Categories: NATICK MA

1 Branch St, 18.7 miles

1 Branch St,
Methuen, MA 1844
Categories: Methuen MA

945 WORCESTER ST ROUTE 9W 18.8 miles

945 WORCESTER ST ROUTE 9W
NATICK, MA 1760
Categories: NATICK MA

10 RESEARCH PL STE 200 19.2 miles

10 RESEARCH PL STE 200
NORTH CHELMSFORD, MA 1863
Categories: NORTH CHELMSFORD MA

60 EAST ST STE 1400 19.2 miles

60 EAST ST STE 1400
METHUEN, MA 1844
Categories: METHUEN MA

223 Chief Justice Cushing Hwy, 19.3 miles

223 Chief Justice Cushing Hwy,
Cohasset, MA 2025
Categories: Cohasset MA

7 DEANE ST 19.7 miles

7 DEANE ST
MAYNARD, MA 1754
Categories: MAYNARD MA

7 FRANCINE RD 19.7 miles

7 FRANCINE RD
FRAMINGHAM, MA 1701
Categories: FRAMINGHAM MA

101 ACCESS RD STE 1B 19.7 miles

101 ACCESS RD STE 1B
NORWOOD, MA 2062
Categories: NORWOOD MA

411 MERRIMACK ST STE 205 20.2 miles

411 MERRIMACK ST STE 205
METHUEN, MA 1844
Categories: METHUEN MA

380 MERRIMACK ST, STE B2 20.2 miles

380 MERRIMACK ST, STE B2
METHUEN, MA 1844
Categories: METHUEN MA

851 Main Street, 2nd Floor 20.3 miles

851 Main Street, 2nd Floor
S. Weymouth, MA 2190
Categories: S. Weymouth MA

50 WORCESTER RD STE 3 20.7 miles

50 WORCESTER RD STE 3
FRAMINGHAM, MA 1702
Categories: FRAMINGHAM MA

38 VANDERBILT AVE STE E 20.8 miles

38 VANDERBILT AVE STE E
NORWOOD, MA 2062
Categories: NORWOOD MA

335 Morse St, 1st Floor, 21.0 miles

335 Morse St, 1st Floor,
Norwood, MA 2062
Categories: Norwood MA

100 JOHN RD 21.2 miles

100 JOHN RD
CANTON, MA 2021
Categories: CANTON MA

61 Lincoln St, Suite 308 21.6 miles

61 Lincoln St, Suite 308
Framingham, MA 1702
Categories: Framingham MA

42 Washington Street 21.8 miles

42 Washington Street
Norwell, MA 2061
Categories: Norwell MA

7 INDEPENDENCE WAY APT 13 21.8 miles

7 INDEPENDENCE WAY APT 13
FRANKLIN, MA 2038
Categories: FRANKLIN MA

215 SUMMER ST STE 14 21.9 miles

215 SUMMER ST STE 14
HAVERHILL, MA 1830
Categories: HAVERHILL MA

286 WASHINGTON ST 22.2 miles

286 WASHINGTON ST
STOUGHTON, MA 2072
Categories: STOUGHTON MA

296 Main Street 22.3 miles

296 Main Street
Haverhill, MA 1830
Categories: Haverhill MA

75 Stockwell Dr 22.8 miles

75 Stockwell Dr
Avon, MA 2322
Categories: Avon MA

31 STILES RD STE 1300 23.6 miles

31 STILES RD STE 1300
SALEM, NH 3079
Categories: SALEM NH

45 Stiles Rd Ste 102, 23.6 miles

45 Stiles Rd Ste 102,
Salem, NH 3079
Categories: Salem NH

25 PELHAM RD, STE 103A 23.8 miles

25 PELHAM RD, STE 103A
SALEM, NH 3079
Categories: SALEM NH

289 Main St, 23.8 miles

289 Main St,
Salem, NH 3079
Categories: Salem NH

966 PARK ST UNIT B7 24.0 miles

966 PARK ST UNIT B7
STOUGHTON, MA 2072
Categories: STOUGHTON MA

159 N BROADWAY 24.0 miles

159 N BROADWAY
SALEM, NH 3079
Categories: SALEM NH

1399 WASHINGTON ST 24.5 miles

1399 WASHINGTON ST
HANOVER, MA 2339
Categories: HANOVER MA

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Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing

  1. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

    Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.

  2. FDA: Drug Testing

    Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.

  3. PDR.net

    Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.

  4. BeSafeRx - FDA

    Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.

  5. SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace

    Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.

  6. Drugs.com

    Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.

  7. Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)

    Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.

  8. Merck Manuals

    Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.

  9. SAMHSA Store

    Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.

  10. National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)

    Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.

  11. CDC: Workplace Health Promotion

    CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.

  12. Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing

    General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.

  13. MedlinePlus: Drug Testing

    Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.

  14. University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia

    Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.

  15. World Health Organization (WHO)

    International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.

  16. Healthline: Drug Testing

    Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.

  17. WebMD: Drug Testing

    Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.

  18. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)

    Provides a vast database of scientific studies, including research on drug testing and its effectiveness.

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  • Pre-Employment Screening: Testing potential employees to ensure they meet the employer's policies regarding drug use.
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Local Area Info: Melrose, Massachusetts

Melrose is a city located in the Greater Boston metropolitan area in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. Its population as per the 2010 United States Census is 26,983. It is a suburb located approximately seven miles north of Boston and is situated in the center of the triangle created by Interstates 93, 95 and U.S. Route 1.

Melrose was originally called "Ponde Fielde" for its abundance of ponds and streams or "Mystic Side" because of its location in a valley north of the Mystic River. The area was first explored by Richard and Ralph Sprague in 1628, and became part of Charlestown in 1633 along with a large area of land encompassing most of the surrounding communities. In 1649, the neighborhood of Charlestown known as Malden was incorporated as a separate town; the new town of Malden included most of present-day Melrose (then called North Malden) within its borders. North Malden largely remained a lightly populated farming community.

In 1845, the Boston and Maine Railroad built three stops (now the commuter rail stations of Wyoming Hill, Melrose/Cedar Park, and Melrose Highlands). Boston workers in search of a country atmosphere moved to the area and began commuting to work. The population of North Malden began growing, and in 1850 North Malden split from Malden proper and was incorporated as the town of Melrose. Melrose annexed the highlands from neighboring Stoneham in 1853, creating the city's current borders.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 28,367 (100% urban, 0% rural). >Population change since 2000: +4.5%

Population (male): 13,817

Population (female): 14,550

Median Age: 40.6 years

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,303.

Poverty (breakdown): (3.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 9.2% for Black residents, 1.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

Land Area: 4.69 square miles.

Zip Codes: 02176

Races:
      White alone - 24,161 - 89.5%
      Asian alone - 1,020 - 3.8%
      Hispanic - 663 - 2.5%
      Black alone - 625 - 2.3%
      Two or more races - 402 - 1.5%
      Other race alone - 100 - 0.4%
      American Indian alone - 11 - 0.04%

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.8 square miles (12 km2), of which 4.7 square miles (12 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2), or 1.26%, is water. The city's largest body of water is Ell Pond, situated near the center of the city, while other major bodies are Swains Pond and Towners Pond, located on the east side near Mount Hood Golf Club.